Practice The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) (2.4) - Chapter 9: Cold War (1945-1991) – Origin, Course, and Impact
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The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

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Question 1 Easy

What prompted the Cuban Missile Crisis?

💡 Hint: Consider who was involved and where the missiles were located.

Question 2 Easy

Who was the US president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

💡 Hint: Think about the key figures in US history during the Cold War.

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Question 1

What was the primary reason for the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A: The Bay of Pigs Invasion
B: Missiles in Cuba
C: The Berlin Wall

💡 Hint: Think about the geographic proximity of Cuba to the US and the military buildup.

Question 2

Was the Cuban Missile Crisis a direct military confrontation?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the resolution was achieved and the role of communication.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Assess the effectiveness of Kennedy's response during the Cuban Missile Crisis in preventing a nuclear war.

💡 Hint: Think about both the military and diplomatic approaches he used.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on future US foreign policy towards Cuba.

💡 Hint: Consider long-term policies that were influenced by this event.

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